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Eyeglasses are a necessity for some, but not necessarily an affordable one. Recently, various organizations have been trying to come up with creative ways to get eyeglasses to people can't afford them. Adaptive Eyecare has even devised self-adjustable glasses, which the wearer can adjust to their own prescription without having to see an optometrist.

Buying glasses can get very expensive, but it doesn't have to be. Online glasses retailers are becoming more and more common, and are an incredibly cheap alternative to purchasing glasses at brick-and-mortar stores.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month which was created to educate everyone about the importance of getting regular mammograms to check for the common cancer. With early detection, 95% of patients survive which magnifies the importance of regular check-up. One in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer in her lifetime which is 12% too many. In order to raise money and awareness for research, many companies are offering special promotions during the month of October.

I recently cut wheat, sugar, and dairy from my diet--perhaps temporarily, perhaps not--and I'm finding that I'm hungry more often as I adjust. The key to keeping myself on track and reasonably sane has been snacking! Here are some ideas for snacking healthfully, diet-conscious, and budget-wise.

Summer is coming quickly, and with that comes tank tops and
swimsuits. For women, it also means more shaving! Don't
worry though; I've come up with some green and frugal options for
shaving gels. I hate spending $4 a can on the crazy shave gels; not
to mention exposing my body to all the toxins in them. The
containers aren't exactly green either, so as much as I can avoid
them, I do.

Here are some of the easy and cheap shaving cream alternatives I've
discovered over the past few years:

Last week, I wrote about the top 5 summer first aid essentials. This week, I'm going to give you a list of health tests you should incorporate into your life to maintain your health. No one likes getting older, except little kids. But you can age gracefully and keep yourself healthy by making sure you visit your doctor regularly and getting these simple tests done.